Welcome to my blog. I live in the beautiful Forest of Bowland and get to spend a lot of time outside as part of my work. I hope you will agree it's a lovely place to be and maybe come and visit the area.
My website is www.elizabeth-mills.co.uk

Friday, 25 November 2011

Just before we drove into Rimington last night we saw the pale outline of an owl in a tree. Reversed as thought it looked odd - owl sized but skinny! Reversed and could clearly see it was a Barn Owl with a lovely heart shaped face. It looked very indignant to be spotted and took off gracefully flying low over the field. Also nearly ran over a tiny weasel that ran into the road.

Tuesday, 8 November 2011

We have recently started getting Tree Sparrows in the garden, usually about four at a time. They are quite striking with their chestnut crowns and black cheek patches. We got a Brambling too but I think it was just passing through. On a recent walk we saw some odd but spectacular behaviour by Buzzards. We heard one calling and spotted a pair, but as we watched more flew in until there were at least twelve all wheeling on the thermals, calling and having the occasional light skirmish. Birds would fly in and then out again seemingly in pairs, so wondered if it was juveniles pairing off. We have never seen so many Buzzards all at once and they looked stunning against the bright blue sky with the sun on their feathers.

(Dendrocopos major)

About Me

I live in Cow Ark close to Browsholme Hall in the Forest of Bowland, Lancashire and I am a wildlife Artist. I also paint portraits of Horses and pets. As you can probably tell from my blog I'm really interested in Natural History and love living in the Forest of Bowland.
My website is www.elizabeth-mills.co.uk